DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates intercepted two incoming ballistic missiles over its capital Abu Dhabi early Monday morning, state media agency WAM reported.

According to the agency, “The Ministry of Defence reported Monday that two missiles designed for the UAE were intercepted by air defense forces and destroyed.”

The ministry confirmedThe attack resulted in no casualties and “fragments” of ballistic missiles were dropped around Abu Dhabi.

Shortly after the attack attempt, the U.S. State Department released a security alert warning Americans to be cautious.

There have been reports that there was a missile attack in Abu Dhabi, and also associated missile defense activity. “The Embassy urges U.S citizens living in the United Arab Emirates not to lose their security consciousness,” read the alert.

This missile attack comes one week following a Houthi-claimed terrorist attack against Abu Dhabi, which used drones and missiles according to UAE officials. Trois people died when three missile strikes were launched at a fuel storage unit of the state oil company ADNOC as well as a construction site located near Abu Dhabi International.

The State Department warned that the Houthi militia from Yemen claimed the responsibility for Abu Dhabi’s January 17th attack and threatened to strike neighboring countries using unmanned aerial systems and missiles.

Houthis is a Yemeni rebel organization that Iran supports. Since 2015 they have been in conflict with the Saudi-led coalition, which also includes UAE. This long-running conflict has resulted in the death of tens to thousands of Yemenis. It was started by the Saudi-led bombardment offensive, launched March 2015, after Houthi militants overtook Yemen’s government. They also pushed for a Saudi-backed leadership.

Although Abu Dhabi has reduced the number of Yemeni ground troops in 2019 it supports proxy forces. Some of these forces have deprived Houthis from key territory gains, after heavy fighting for months. According to analysts, the UAE’s attacks are in retaliation.

Drone use — even commercial — has been banned across the UAE, and the Ministry of Defense said Monday it has “full readiness to deal with any threats,” and that it will “take all necessary measures to protect the UAE from any attacks.”